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Understanding the Key 3D Printing File Formats

Understanding the various 3D printing file formats is crucial for achieving optimal results. Different file formats serve different purposes, each offering unique advantages depending on the complexity and requirements of the project. This article will introduce and compare the most common 3D printing file types. 1. STL (Standard Tessellation Language) File structure: STL files use triangular meshes to represent the surface of 3D objects. Each triangle is described by its three vertices, which are exp......

Sep 18,2024

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What Can Beginners 3D Print? 10 Fun & Easy Ideas to Get You Started

So, you’ve just unboxed your 3D printer (or you're hovering over the “Buy Now” button), and now you're wondering, what do I even print first? We get it. With millions of files and designs out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to be a pro to make something cool, useful, or just plain fun. Maybe you’re fine-tuning your first few prints or still figuring out how to get that perfect first layer, either way, this guide has your back. The 3D printing ideas for be......

How 3D Printing Makes Complex Jewelry Design More Accessible

For jewelers and designers, bringing incredibly detailed and custom visions to life is paramount. Traditional jewelry making often involves careful handcrafting or complex mold-making processes. Today, 3d printed jewelry techniques are providing powerful new ways to design and produce pieces, from initial concepts to finished items, addressing key industry needs for precision, customization, and efficiency. How 3D Printing is Improving Jewelry Design and Manufacturing 3D printers at JLC3DP The core ad......

Slicer Hacks to Improve 3D Prints

(Source: LiveRoom) Ever wondered why your 3D prints aren't turning out as expected, despite having a well-calibrated printer? The secret often lies in the slicing software. Mastering your slicer settings can transform your prints from mediocre to exceptional. Let's delve into some advanced slicer hacks that can elevate your 3D printing game. Why Slicing Is an Important Step Slicing is the translator between your 3D model and your printer. Think of your slicer as the brain of the operation. It takes yo......

14 Useful 3D Print Ideas That Just Make Life Easier

(source: pexels) When people think of 3D printing, they often imagine hobbyist figurines or futuristic prototypes, but the real magic lies in the everyday. With the right file and a few grams of filament, you can solve the kind of small annoyances that pile up over time. Below are 14 useful 3D print ideas that can save you time, reduce clutter, and make life just a little more seamless. Whether you're an engineer, an organizer, or just someone who appreciates a good shortcut, these prints are worth ad......

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10 Things You Should Never 3D Print

(source: Freepik) 3D printing opens the door to creativity, customization, and convenience, but not everything should be on the print bed. While the tech keeps getting better, safer, and more accessible, there are still clear boundaries, legal, ethical, and material-based, that shouldn’t be crossed. Whether you're just starting out or you're knee-deep in STL files, it’s important to know where the line is between a clever print and a costly mistake. Here are 10 things you should never 3D print, and ex......

Top 3 Dangers When Using a 3D Printer

3D printing is often seen as a clean, hands-off process, load the file, hit print, and watch your design take shape. But behind that glossy surface, there are risks that rarely make it into beginner guides or product marketing. Most printers don’t come with a safety manual beyond the basics, and that’s where people get too comfortable. If you’re regularly using a 3D printer, at home, in a workshop, or at your business, it’s crucial to understand what you’re really working with. Because yes, 3D printin......

Unlock better ROI and Sustainability with FDM printing

FDM 3D Printing Service Online - JLC3DP is one of the most cost-effective and widely used 3D printing technologies in industrial manufacturing. Known for its accessibility and material versatility, FDM printing can significantly reduce the production time and expenses of applications, like jigs and fixtures, end-of-arm tools, and other assembly aids. For years, manufacturers have turned to additive manufacturing to accelerate tool-making and reduce costs compared to traditional fabrication methods As ......

Biometals and the World of 3D Printed Prostheses

Over the last couple of years, innovations in prosthetics have expanded significantly. Although we are still far from the age of true cyborgs, thanks to the advancements in 3D scanning and additive manufacturing, the field of medical implants has become highly customized, considering each patient’s unique anatomy, with increasingly precise results. As the field of neuro-prosthetics (brain-controlled artificial devices) improves quickly, experts are now able to offer a much-improved quality of life. A ......

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Robert Feranec creates a customized keyboard: working with JLCPCB and JLC3DP

Robert Feranec is a well-known expert in hardware design. He founded FEDEVEL Academy, which helps engineers around the world learn circuit design and PCB production through online courses and teaching videos. As a content creator on YouTube, Robert shares tutorials, tips and tricks for hardware design, and has cultivated a large number of professionals and amateurs. In this video, Robert designs a customized keyboard for video editing. As one of the world's leading PCB manufacturers, JLCPCB is committ......

JLC3DP Collaborates with Retsetman: Exploring Innovative Mechanical Design with 3D Printing

3D printing technology is widely used in mechanical design, especially in the realization of unique mechanical designs. Through 3D printing, engineers can more flexibly create complex structures and achieve rapid prototyping of high-precision parts, thus accelerating design iterations. The cooperation between JLC3DP and mechanical design blogger retsetman is a typical case. In this cooperation, Retsetman designed two extremely creative projects: a high reduction ratio "nutation swing gear" and a uniqu......

JLC3DP helps CPSdrone explore deepwater mines

During adventure to explore deepwater mines, YouTube blogger CPSdrone built a DIY submarine to try to go deep into flooded uranium mines and record the deepwater scenes with a camera. In this project, JLC3DP, as a key sponsor, provided the submarine with customized 3D printed nylon parts, which use advanced SLS technology to enhance the submarine's design durability and deepwater performance. In CPSdrone's previous waterproof tests on 3D printed objects, JLC3DP also provided bloggers with high-quality......

JLC3DP provides 3D printed parts to GodFinger for RX-78 Gundam model

3D printed spliced parts have shown unique advantages in the production of model figures such as Gundam. First of all, it can accurately restore complex details, especially in models with such complex structures and extremely demanding appearance, each part can achieve millimeter-level accuracy. Second, the spliced parts allow the model to be assembled in a modular manner for easy transport, display, and modification without the need for permanent gluing. In addition, 3D printed spliced parts can also......